EASTER SERVICES 2021
This year’s Easter services are listed below:
TONIGHT – Maundy Thursday service:
Thurs, 1 April – 7pm
Good Friday service:
Fri, 2 April – 10am
Good Friday Vigil service:
Fri, 2 April – Midday-3pm
Easter Day services:
Sun, 4 April – 8am and 10am
(& 10am St Matthias, Makara)
EASTER SPRING CLEAN
Got an hour spare this Saturday? Join us between 10am -12.30pm and help clean our Church ready for Easter Day. Morning tea provided!
END OF DAYLIGHT SAVING – CLOCKS GO BACK
Remember to move your clock back on Saturday night as daylight saving comes to an end.
KARORI ANGLICAN AGM
Monday, 12 April at 7pm
The evening begins at 7pm with tea and coffee. Meeting starts at 7.30pm.
Any items to be raised at the AGM must be given to the Vicar, Ian Cook, by no later than
4 April midday. This AGM will not have any elections as the current appointments last for 2 years and were voted on in 2020.
If your contact details have changed, please let us know ASAP so that we can ensure all our information is up to date.
Please note: No impromptu business will be accepted on the Meeting’s Agenda and only those on the Parish Electoral Roll can vote. Parish Electoral Roll is available in the office and will be in the Gathering Area. If you wish to be added to the Electoral Roll please complete an application form in the gathering area and return to Wendy or the Church Office.
START YOUR DAY WITH PRAYER
Come and spend some time quietly before the Lord.
The church is open from 7.30am-9am each week day and Saturdays from 9am-10am from Monday, 22 March to 12 April. This is an opportunity to further discern what the Lord’s plans are for us. Pop in for 5 minutes, or stay for an hour – whatever suits you best!
FAMILIES LUNCH – SUNDAY 11 APRIL
Come and join us for a relaxed lunch from 12pm, at the Vicarage Lawn and Offices. Bring some food to share – and join in the Easter Egg Hunt.
ECEC PLAYGROUND OPENING AND BLESSING
Over 100 people attended the opening and blessing of our amazing new playground last Saturday. The Early Childhood centre is a fantastic mission service to the community and the playground has taken it to another level!
DEVOTIONAL BOOKS
We have some ‘devotional books’ available which you are more than welcome to borrow. You can pick up the books from the gathering area on Sunday. Before borrowing the books, we kindly ask that you fill out your contact details on the form which will be provided.
REMEMBERING ANN STURMAN
Ann Sturman died peacefully on Monday 15th March at Huntleigh Rest home. Her funeral was held at St Mary’s last Thursday. Ann was a regular member of our congregation before becoming too unwell to attend our services. She was a woman of faith. We give thanks for her life. Please remember her family in prayer as they grieve their loss.
NZCMS MEETING – FRIDAY, 9 APRIL 7pm
NZCMS Mission Partner in the middle East, Jolene, who will share about her ministry with refugee women.
When: Friday, 9 April
Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church lounge,
76 Waiwhetu Road, Lower Hutt
EASTER CAMP 2021
Our Youth Leaders are heading away this afternoon with a group of our youth. Please pray that they have a personal encounter with Jesus this weekend. We look forward to hearing back from them on their return.
MARRIAGE COURSE – SAVE THE DATE
We are running a six week marriage course starting on Tuesday, 4 May. This course will be suitable for those who have been married for years to those about to be married. Register your interest to attend by emailing Heidi in the office heidi@karorianglican.org.nz.
For more information on this course please contact
Ian Cook directly.
ON LEAVE
Ian Cook is on leave from 6-10th April. If you need assistance with anything in his absence, please contact the church office and we will redirect you.
ST MARY’S CHURCH PEWS – LAST CHANCE
Please order your pews before 30 April. Following this date we will open orders to the general public. Pick up a pricing schedule from the church foyer this Sunday, or, if you would prefer a copy emailed to you please request this via email to heidi@karorianglican.org.nz
SUNDAY SERVICES UNDER COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL 1
Under Alert Level 1 so it is still important that you continue to sign in when you attend services, either via the COVID tracer app or on paper.
A few things to note:
Morning Tea will be served.
Communion will be served as two elements.
Stay home if you’re sick, report flu-like symptoms and do not travel if unwell.
Remember: It is important to keep tracking the places you visit by using the Government Contact Tracing App, continue to regularly clean your hands and stay home if ill.